patient story

(COL, Ret.) Dr. Lawrence Henry Ph.D. GICAM

Patient Diagnosis:

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer

Biomarkers:

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What I wish I had known is that silence will not make cancer go away — I know, because I tried it, and it nearly cost me my life twice. Speak up about your symptoms, get screened, and let A Bridge 2 Light and the GI Cancer Alliance walk with you, because the conversation you avoid today could be the one that saves your life!

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